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1964 Map of Fort Benton NW

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Fort Benton NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Marias River winds through the northern edge of this Montana landscape, cutting a deep path through the high plains of Chouteau County. Published as part of a Missouri River Basin development program, this 1960s survey documents a region defined by its drainage patterns and isolated rural infrastructure. The local community is anchored by the Pleasant Valley Sch located in the western portion of the quadrangle, serving the scattered ranching families of the area.

Water is the primary sculptor of this terrain, evident in the network of intermittent streams like Chip Creek and the extensive Dry Fork Coulee that carves into the eastern reaches. Natural Springs and various Spring sites are noted across the central hills, providing vital water sources in an otherwise arid environment. Small-scale industrial activity is represented by Gravel Pits located near the river bluffs, illustrating how the local geology supported early road building and construction.